Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight's Cross, By Wilm. Kunz Auction Archive numbered "265"

numbered "265"

A cross constructed of silvered and gilded tombac

A Service Summary Report to the Waffen-SS - Wentorf was born on October 6th

stamped "15" on the underside of the pin beside the hinge

" (Gesetzlich Geschützt) on the reverse

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight's Cross, By Wilm. Kunz Auction Archive numbered "265"In bronze gilt with red and white enamels, five pointed star hallmarked and maker marked "WILM. KUNZ WIEN X" (Wilhelm Kunz, Vienna) on the ring, measuring 36 mm (w) x 57. 8 mm (w) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted in 1849 and awarded for military and civil merit, especially in industry, commerce